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Our Educational Approach

What is Classical Christian Education?

Classical education follows the Liberal Arts tradition—a historical and traditional approach to learning that teaches wisdom and virtue by training the mind, soul, and body.

 

Grounded in the Liberal Arts, students learn to think clearly, reason well, communicate persuasively, and live wisely. Rooted in Christ, this tradition shapes mature disciples who are virtuous, well-educated, and prepared to serve God and neighbor..

 

By teaching students how to learn, they come to love learning — and they are empowered to meet the challenges of the 21st century with clarity and virtue.

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Academic Excellence

Rigorous academics and joyful learning go hand in hand. Students are challenged to reach their full potential, develop confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.

Imago Dei

Every child is created in the image of God and has gifts and talents given by God. Each has a unique purpose for their life, and our goal is to help them discover and develop their gifts so they may successfully pursue their purpose. 

Fellowship

Students will grow in their relationship with God, their teachers, and their classmates daily while interacting with the great thinkers of history. In this way, they will gain a profound appreciation for their place and purpose in the world.

Service

Learning in the Classical Christian environment naturally fosters a love for God and neighbor, as students grow in wisdom and knowledge and apply it through service to others and their community.

How is Classical Christian Education Different?

Rooted in the Liberal Arts, students progress through the Trivium (Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric), learning how to think clearly, reason well, communicate persuasively, and live wisely. 

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Grades K - 5: GRAMMAR (KNOWLEDGE):

Students concentrate on absorbing facts

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Grades 6 - 8: LOGIC (UNDERSTANDING):

Students draw conclusions from facts

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Grades 9 - 12: RHETORIC (EXPRESSION):

Students communicate persuasively and eloquently express their understanding of facts

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DISTINCTIONS

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  • Studies classical languages and texts in Latin and Greek, enhancing students’ understanding of English grammar, vocabulary, and word origins

  • Encourages a deep engagement with primary sources and original texts

  • Math, science, philosophy, and history are interwoven in a way that relates all subjects to a whole

  • Trains the body through the discipline of gymnastics (exercise and athletic endeavors), completing the education of the entire person.

  • Music and art are an integral part of the regular classical education curriculum

  • In contrast to secular education, we focus on the whole person, with development in academics alongside teachings in Christian virtue, wisdom, and aged knowledge that remains true regardless of cultural trends.

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